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Great bosses change us for the better. Here are the top 10 attributes of those who do it best. Read More

18 words and phrases smart people never include on their resumes Jane Burnett

While it can be tempting to load a bunch of jargon and glowing language on your resume, there are certain terms and phrases that you should avoid. Read More

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Survey: YouTube influencing what kids want to be when they grow up Monica Torres

The YouTube videos your kids watch can exert more of an influence on their career ambitions than their own parents, a reminder to monitor what they watch closely to make sure these outside influences are appropriate for a child to see. Read More

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Happiness hack: One ritual that made me much happier Nir Eyal

For maximum happiness, friendships need to be maintained by actually physical proximity, not social media. Read More

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8 quotations on leadership from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Monica Torres

Frequently quoted by leaders everywhere today for inspiration, Dr. King’s advice on leadership is as relevant and as urgent now as it was when he first gave it decades ago. Read More

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What 50-year-olds know that 20-year-olds don't Ladders Contributor

Here are some lessons I’ve learned during my half century on this planet. Life goes by really, really fast, but it’s better after 50. Read More

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11 celebrities' best advice to their younger selves Monica Torres

Here are the best pieces of life and career advice celebrities and leaders like Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey would give their younger selves, so that we can learn along with them, and hopefully learn to see a pitfall before we fall into it. Read More

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3 ways to tell if your relationship is ruining your career Lindsay Tigar

Giving your best both at work and in love is a tough task for most people, and it’s a big reason why work/life balance continues to be a pressing topic for many professionals. Is your relationship hurting your career? … Read More

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4 things to do when your manager treats you like a ghost Jane Burnett

Ever feel like your manager either doesn’t want you to succeed, or won’t even give you occasional praise, even when it’s well deserved? You definitely don’t have to suffer in silence — this is what you should do instead of feeling undervalued. Read More

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What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.